Is drunk driving common in Europe?

Across Europe, about 50 people each year per million population are killed in road traffic and about five times as many are seriously injured [1], consumption of alcohol is high by global standards [2], and a widely quoted estimate [3] is that about a quarter of the road deaths are related to drink driving.



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As an American, driving in Europe can be a bit of an adjustment, but it's easy to get the hang of it quickly if you know what to expect. This article goes into a few key differences you need to be mindful of when driving in Europe, like unique road rules and having the right documentation for renting a car.

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